Get to Know Catalina Island
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sports Basement, Kalama River Avenue 10800, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708, United States
How well do you know Catalina Island?
Whether you’re curious about a day trip, a romantic weekend, or an adventurous through hike, join us to learn about what you can see and do, and what you need to prepare for a trip to our local island.
* Ferry locations, prices, schedule, discounts.
* Activities for casual day or weekend getaways.
* Beaches, coves, day hikes, kayaking, and more.
* Through hiking, the TCT (permits, stats, drop offs, pro-tips)
* Fun-facts about the island history and its Bison.
* Additional Resources.

FALL 2025 BACKBONE TRAIL 2024 #5 – Mishe Mokwa to La Jolla Canyon
2025-11-08 08:00 - 14:30 | Ray Miller Canyon Trailhead, pacific coast highway & la jolla canyon, malibu, CA, US
Our fifth and last Fall 2025 Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 17 miles on the BBT on the Sandstone Peak, Chamberlain, Blue Canyon, Wood Canyon, and Ray Miller Trails before finishing the La Jolla Campground. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a good attitude. Rain, excessive heat, or Red Flag alert cancels.
This is a Sierra Club hike, so participants must sign in, carry their medical form, and hike between the leader and sweep. We ask you to print it out and carry it with you, but the form will be available at the trailhead as well or you can download the form here. http://bitly.com/scmedicalform
TRAILHEAD LOCATION: We will meet initially at 8:00 AM outside the La Jolla Campground on PCH just south of the entrance (Ray Miller Trailhead). From the PCH, the La Jolla Campground Parking Area is 4.9 miles northwest of Yerba Buena Road (Neptune’s Net); or 4.2 miles southeast of Las Posas Road. Go past the yellow gate into the parking area or park along the shoulder (on the east side of PCH).
CAR SHUTTLE: From La Jolla Canyon, we will car shuttle 17 miles up the long and winding Yerba Buena to the Mishe Mokwa trailhead.

Surprise Canyon to Panamint City + bonus ascent of Telescope Peak!
2025-11-08 08:00 - 2025-11-10 13:00 | Conejo Creek Park, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362, US

Telescope peak 11/11 💯🔥
2025-11-11 06:00 - 13:00 | ⛵Coastal Gateway Multi-Purpose Room at Port San Luis, 3900 Avila Beach Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, US
Game plan :
Leave Monday evening
Set up camp near the trailhead
Start the hike Tuesday at 6am
If you don’t want to camp you can meet up at the trailhead at 6am.
High clearnace vehicle recommend
Note::: if we have never hike together I will be reaching out to ask a couple of questions or I highly recommend to come out to hart park for conditioning hikes

Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure
2025-11-12 23:15 - 2025-11-13 00:15, 2025-11-26 23:15 - 2025-11-27 00:15, 2025-12-10 23:15 - 2025-12-11 00:15, 2025-12-24 23:15 - 2025-12-25 00:15 | Canna St and Timberwood Ave., 2800 - 2810 Canna St, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360, US
Informational Posting Only – See Website at www.wildernesstravelcourse.org
INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY
www.wildernesstravelcourse.org
Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one of the best outdoor learning experiences the Sierra Club has to offer. This is the Angeles Chapter Wilderness Travel Course (WTC). Some of you have taken the course and are now leaders and/or knowledgeable hikers. For those of you who have not, enrollment in WTC is something you should consider now. The Wilderness Travel Course helps build outdoor skills so hikers can be safe in the backcountry. The course runs for ten weeks and includes four field trips (two one day and two weekend outings). Students learn map and compass navigation skills for competent hiking off-trail, snow travel, rock scrambling techniques, first aid, nutrition and lots more. The course is followed by unforgettable experience backpacking trips, most of which take place in the High Sierra, Sequoia and Yosemite during the summer months.
WTC moves you from being a day hiker to a more serious adventurer. You will acquire skills in trip planning, preparation, equipment and wilderness safety to take you into the backcountry in all seasons, beyond roads and trails with new friends that share your interest in the outdoors.
Again, the course runs only one time each year and takes place in Southern California in four locations as follows: Orange County (Tuesdays beginning Jan 6th) Long Beach/South Bay (Wednesdays beginning January 14th); San Gabriel Valley (Tuesdays beginning Jan 20th); West Los Angeles (Wednesdays beginning Jan 21st)
The four geographic areas fill up well in advance of the class start date so register early.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE GO TO: http:www.wildernesstravelcourse.org

Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2025 #11 - Sandstone Sextet
2025-11-15 08:00 - 15:00 | Mishe Mokwa Trailhead Parking Lot, Yerba Buena Rd, Westlake Village, CA, 91361, US
Hike #11 in the 2025 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series, will be an adventurous 9-mile, 2700’ gain loop hike to 6 peaks, a point, a dome, and a rock. We will bag the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains, Sandstone Peak (3111’), then Boney Peak (2825’), Exchange Peak(2953’), Tri-Peaks (3010’), Pop Top (2940′), and Big Dome (2912’) with additional stops at Inspiration Point (2766′) and Balanced Rock(2300′). Poles could be useful on some portions of this route and long pants and long sleeve shirt recommended. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a good attitude. Poles would also be useful and long sleeves/pants recommended.
Please fill out and print the Sierra Club medical form and bring it with you. Copies of the form will be available to fill out at the trailhead as well or you can download the form here. http://bitly.com/scmedicalform

ANZA-BORREGO: Friendsgiving Holiday Meal & Car Camp
2025-11-15 12:00 - 2025-11-16 14:00 | Conejo Creek Park, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362, US

Conejo Open Space Foundation presents Jaclyn DeSantis from Ojai Raptor Center
2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Online event
Save the date: November 19! COSF’s fourth 2025 Speaker Series guest, Jaclyn DeSantis, education program manager at the Ojai Raptor Center, will discuss what raptor rehab entails. If you want to learn about how you can help our native owls, hawks, eagles and falcons thrive, don’t miss this one.
Register at the COSF website, not on Meetup!

Hike with Beach Party and Fire
2025-11-29 14:00 - 22:00 | Point Mugu State Park/ Sycamore Cove Beach, 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, 90265, US
2.7 miles, 650′ gain, Easy-Intermediate.
A hike, then a potluck party on the beach with a fire.
Come for the hike, the beach party, or both!
Temps likely to be 70’sF during the day, 60-70F after 5p.
Note: GPS has taken people to the incorrect location. Please read the written directions.
Please post in the comments if you will bring a fire wood bundle as your pot luck item.
Firewood (no construction wood please): Dennis, Rita
The Hike. 2 – 3:30p.
This hike is on the easy end of the intermediate spectrum. Beginners are welcome, but if it gets too hard, they can always turn around and go back the way we came. Nearly all of the elevation gain is in the first half.
This is a social hike. The event host will be moving slowly and stopping at various points to let people catch up. Those that wish to move ahead at a faster pace, are welcome to do so if they know the route, but are on their own regarding navigation.
Meet at the Sycamore Canyon Trail head inside of Sycamore Canyon Campground, across from Sycamore Cove beach.
From the trailhead, we head up a mostly flat trail for about a 1/2 mile. Left onto the Overlook Trail, climbing 400′ over the next mile. It ends, and we turn left. We follow the ridge for about 1/2 mile, with about 200′ of loss and 100′ of gain.
For return, we follow our tracks back to the scenic trail, turn right, and follow it down for 3/4 mile, again reaching Big Sycamore Canyon Trail, and turning right back to our starting point.
The Beach Party. 4 – 9:30p. Cars have to be gone by 10p.
We’ll go back to our cars and gather up our things for the beach party. From the trail head, it’s about 1/4 mile to the camp ground parking lot, then another 1/4 mile to the beach party area across the road at Sycamore Cove Beach. There are picnic tables and fire pits, but we must supply our own wood to burn. There is wood for sale at the camp ground across the street.
If your pot luck item requires utensils, please bring them.
The fire pits on the beach are first come, first serve. We have members that will arrive early in the morning to secure our spot.
Please bring something warm to put on. It can get cool and windy near the beach as the sun drops. A chair and blanket recommended, water shoes if going in the water (gravel).
Sunset: 7:52p.
Prior beach events:
11/25/2023
7/8/2023
4/22/2023
Hike
Distance: 2.7 mi.
Gain: 650
Distribution: All incline is in the first half.
Difficulty: Beginner end of intermediate spectrum.
Shape: Counter-Clockwise upside-down lollipop
Pace: approx. 2.0 mph.
Trail Type: Fire road, double track, and single track.
Duration: 1.5 hrs (hike), 5.5 hrs (beach party)
Dogs: Not on hike, yes on beach.
Restrooms: Yes
Drinking Fountains: Yes.
Parking
Prices from 7/8/2023: Campground lot, $12 ($11 62+), gates close at 10p. Beach lot $12, $11 62+ (you need your license plate #, pay “Iron Ranger” machine upon entry).
Alternate parking along the west end of PCH unil 10p, but you may have to walk 1/4 mile or so.
Parking space is limited, so please car-pool or arrive early in case you have parking issues. The beach lot closes at sunset and rangers announce this to beach goers, giving plenty of time to move your cars. What you paid for the beach lot also covers the campground lot parking cost, across the street, if room, else 1/4 mile down the street.
What to bring: 1 liter of water for every 3 miles.
Hiking shoes/boots. Not required, but recommended.
Sunscreen, Hat.
Food and drink to share for the beach pot luck.
Swimsuit towel, water-shoes if going in the ocean.
Route Link
Navigation: Host memory and GPS navigation as needed.
Directions
Pt. Mugu State Park
Sycamore Cove Beach (beach party)
Sycamore Canyon Trailhead (hike), Northeast corner, Inside Sycamore Canyon Campground, across from Sycamore Cove beach.
Malibu, CA 90265
From CA-118
CA-118 West.
CA-23 South for 7.4 miles.
US-101 North for 10.8 miles.
Exit 53B Lewis Rd./CA-34.
Right (east) onto E. Daily Dr. for 0.1 miles.
Right (south) onto N. Lewis Rd. for 4.5 miles.
Becomes Hueneme Rd., continue for 0.9 miles.
Left on Las Posas Rd. for 3.1 miles.
Left on CA-1 for 5.9 miles.
Park in campground lot (left), beach lot (right), or on street west of lots.
From US-101
Exit 55, Las Posas Rd.
Las Posas Rd. south for 7.5 miles.
Left on CA-1 for 5.9 miles.
Park in campground lot (left), beach lot (right), or on street west of lots.
Official Info
Rules and Regs
Alcohol is allowed
FAQ
Hiking Plus Page Links
Disclaimer / Release of Liability

Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2025 #12 - Griffith Park Peaklets
2025-12-06 08:00 - 15:30 | Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, US
Hike #12 in the 2025 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series, will be an adventurous 11-mile, 3000’ hiked from Burbank Peak to Beacon Hill passing by Bee Rock, the Hollywood Sign, Dante’s View, and the Old Zoo. Peaklets, rocks, and hills include Bee Rock (1056’), Taco Peak (1572′), Mt. Bell (1587’), Baby Bell (1570’), Mt. Chapel (1622’), Mt. Lee (1640’), Cahuenga Peak (1820’), Burbank Peak (1190’), Mt. Hollywood (1626’), Glendale Peak (1190’), Beacon Hill (1001’), and even peaklets we will name on the hike. Lunch will be enjoyed at the Wisdom Tree.
Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a good attitude. Rain, excessive heat, or Red Flag alert cancels.
Please print out the Sierra Club medical form and bring it with you. Copies of the form will be available to fill out at the trailhead as well or you can download the form here. http://bitly.com/scmedicalform

Ventura Winter Wine Walk
2025-12-06 15:00 - 20:00 | Winchesters Grill & Saloon, 632 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93001, US
Many of us from this group will attend this event. In the past, the Ventura Wine Walks have been a really incredible time!
The festival takes place along 4 blocks of Main St., between N. Fir St and S. Palm St.
{ TRAIN OPTIONS – travel via the train } Link to Amtrak
The train station is 8 – 15 min walk, depending on which end of the festival.
$18: 769 Pacific Surfliner – Simi Valley (SIM) 12:11p, Ventura (VEC) – 1:03p
$18: 794 Pacific Surfliner – Ventura (VEC) 7:50p, Simi Valley (SIM) – 8:48p
These times will be updated as the date nears, because the schedule often changes slightly.
I don’t recommend buying tickets.
Instead, buy what you want to eat and/or drink as needed at various businesses, or bring your own (fastest and least expensive).
What follows, it mostly from the advertisement:
For those that still want to buy tickets ($?? – $??? with fee): (Link to purchase tickets coming soon)
Suggested check-in: Winchester’s Saloon
The Social Event Of The Year is BACK! The Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair will once again return to beautiful Ventura on Saturday, December 6, 2025!
The Most Magical day in Ventura will kick off with the FREE Fiesta Street Fair from 12pm-8pm in Downtown Ventura from the Museum of Ventura County through the 600 block of Main Street with vendors and live entertainment. Shop artists, crafters, non-profit organizations, commercial and food vendors.
The street fair and entertainment is FREE and open to the public starting at Noon!
THE WINE WALK 4pm – 8pm
Ticket Purchasers: CHECK-IN TIME IS FROM 3pm-5: 45 pm.
You will not be allowed to participate if you arrive after 5:45 pm, No refunds will be issued.
Wine Sampling is from 4pm-7: 00 pm.
Holiday Street Fair is Noon-8pm.
Snow Fall at Main Stage will begin at 6:45 pm.
Music ends at 8 pm.
The Wine Walk will showcase Wineries and Breweries in your favorite Downtown businesses. Each guest will receive a tasting cup and a map of the participating tasting sites in Downtown Ventura.
Each tasting site will have a designated area set up for Wine Walk guests to sample the amazing wines or beers! Wine tasting will end at 7:00 pm.
As you stroll down Main Street you will be surrounded by a winter holiday ambiance of live entertainment, beautiful holiday lighting and snowfall from 6:45 pm-8 pm at the Main Stage. Space Is Very Limited this event Sells Out Every year…Get Your Tickets Today!
All guests MUST START at your designated check-in location before they can start the Wine Walk, if you purchased tickets.
There are many check-in points, and which one will depend on the ticket you buy. Regardless of where you check in, please get there early enough so that after checking in, you are able to make your way to:
4pm
Winchesters Grill and Saloon
632 E Main St.
Ventura, CA 93001
Photos from prior Winter Wine Walk 2022
Photos from prior Winter Wine Walk 2023
Photos from prior Winter Wine Walk 2024
Note: Parking can be tricky, and you may need to walk several blocks, maybe even further. I recommend adding 45 minutes for parking and walking to our meet point.
The event time is set for 3p, but we’ll meet at 4p. That will give people time to check-in if they bought a ticket, because the check-in process can take 1/2 hr.
Note: This is a loosely coupled event.
Everybody will not be together at all times. Instead, we’ll likely encounter members of our group during the event, especially at the start.
FAQ
Hiking Plus Page Links

📅First Hike of 2026: Fryman - Franklin Foray
2026-01-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Fryman Canyon Back Door, Laurel Terrace Dr and Viewcrest Road, Studio City, CA, 91604, US
Beginning the hike at the U-Vanu Trail on Viewcrest Drive immediately gives the outing a quieter, more residential feel than the main Fryman Canyon entrances. The trail slips gently away from the street and begins a steady climb through chaparral and low brush, with filtered views back toward the San Fernando Valley opening up as you gain elevation. It feels calm and local at first, as if you’ve discovered a back door into the hills.
As the U-Vanu Trail rises, the terrain becomes more open and sunlit, and the path connects naturally into the broader Fryman Canyon trail network. Here the hike takes on a more energetic rhythm, with wider fire roads, airy ridgelines, and expansive views that contrast with the tucked-away feel of the trailhead. This section delivers the classic Fryman experience: steady climbing, open skies, and a sense of space above the city.
Near Mulholland Drive, the route crests the ridge and transitions toward Franklin Canyon. Crossing over, the landscape changes quickly—oak and sycamore trees replace scrub, the trail narrows, and the air cools as you descend. The shift from Fryman’s exposed hills to Franklin’s shaded canyon feels dramatic and refreshing.
A brief stop at the TreePeople exhibits adds a thoughtful pause, offering insight into local ecology, water conservation, and the relationship between these canyons and Los Angeles. Deeper in Franklin Canyon, the trail meanders past creek beds and historic stone features to the Franklin Canyon Reservoir, where wildlife and still water create a peaceful midpoint.
The hike concludes by climbing back out of Franklin Canyon and returning to Fryman Canyon, eventually reconnecting with the U-Vanu route. The final stretch restores the views and sunlight, completing a satisfying loop that blends neighborhood access, open ridgelines, shaded canyon trails, and a full-circle return to Viewcrest Drive.
Hike is about 5.5 miles with appx 1,300 feet total ascent and rated MEDIUM. See the HWD Hike Rating Guide
DIRECTIONS
Park on street close to the corner of Laurel Terrace and Viewcrest. We’ll meet on Viewcrest near corner

Rainy Days and, uh, Tuesdays! Ranch Center Hike. Rain Cancels
2026-01-06 09:00 - 11:30 | Rancho Sierra Vista, Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, 91319, US
Because of this dreary weekend’s rain we will avoid mud as much as possible with an asphalt / gravel route. We’ll meet near the bathrooms in the Rancho Sierra Vista parking lot, then hike down Sycamore Canyon and then take a right onto Ranch Center Road out a ways and then return on Sycamore Canyon back to the cars. Rain Cancels!
This out and back hike will be about 6.5 miles with about 1,000 feet of elevation gain.
Please review the guidelines to participate in our hikes:

Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:
Don’t show up unless you’re on the “Attending” list
No “Plus Ones” on this hike
Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away
Plan on completing the entire hike at an intermediate pace or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level
No dogs allowed
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

Do NOT leave anything of value in your car, at this or any other trailhead.
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY
The hike host is a volunteer and not responsible for the group. Safety should be a priority for everyone in the group. Please treat this meet-up as hiking with a group of friends. If you become fatigued and unable to continue the hike, it is expected you will advise the hike host of this and return to our starting point on your own. If you are able to proceed, it is expected that you will maintain line of sight with other members of the group at all times and help to promote the group’s safety and fitness goals.
Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.
If you choose to sign up for this or any Weekday Trailblazers Meetup event, you are releasing the Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group, its organizers, and sponsors from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. You agree that you can navigate back to your transportation by yourself, and agree to do so if you fall behind and lose track of the main body of hikers.

Serra Cross Park at Grant Park ~ Gentler Intermediate
2026-01-06 09:00 - 11:30 | Ventura City Hall – upper parking lot, 501 Poli St Ventura, CA 93002, Ventura, CA, US
This hike will start at Brakey Rd (which is parallel with the Ventura Botanical Gardens) near the parking lot. Then, we will gradually hike up to the top of the hill behind the Sierra Cross at Grant Park, which sits above Ventura (just above City Hall). Then, we’ll hike down to the Sierra Cross and zigzag down to Poli St. and back to our cars.
Here you have nothing, and everything — the whisper of eucalyptus trees, and one of the finest panoramic seascape sunset views in the world. Below you the buildings of a toy town, and beyond, the Pacific, broken only by the rise of Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands. Some views just plain make you glad you’re here. No place better for a sunset.
https://visitventuraca.com/business/serra-cross-park-at-grant-park/
It’s about 5 miles with approximately 600’ elevation gain/loss
Direction:
From 101 northbound, exit on California St. Use the right lane to turn right onto E Thompson and turn left onto S Chestnut St. Then, turn left on Poli St., then make an immediate left into the parking lot behind City Hall.
From 101 southbound, exit on Ventura Avenue. Turn right onto Thompson Blvd. and drive to S Chestnut St. Then, turn left on Poli St., then make an immediate left into the parking lot behind City Hall.
Please review the guidelines (link to the guidelines) to join our hikes.
Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:

Don’t show up unless you’re shown on the “Attending” list.
Plan on completing the entire hike at a moderate pace.

DISCLAIMER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY – PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY
The hike host is a volunteer and not responsible for the group. Safety should be a priority for everyone in the group. Please treat this meet-up as hiking with a group of friends. If you become fatigued and unable to continue the hike, it is expected you will advise the hike host of this and return to our starting point on your own. If you are able to proceed, it is expected that you will maintain line of sight with other members of the group at all times and help to promote the group’s safety and fitness goals.
Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers and hosts are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.
If you choose to sign up for this or any Weekday Trailblazers Meetup event, you are releasing the Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group, its organizers, and hosts from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Sorry, we don’t allow “Plus-Ones” on our hikes. Please join the group, then sign up for a hike.

Whitehorse Lollipop - Intermediate / Easier option
2026-01-06 18:00 - 21:30 | Triunfo Community Park, 1869 Tamarack St., Westlake Village, ca, 91361, US
Intermediate, 5.25 mi, 1000′ gain
Easy option: 2.8 mi, 700′ gain.
Even easier option: 2.2 mi, 600′ gain.
Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their blood pumping. This is not a conditioning hike, it’s a social hike. We’ll be stopping at various points to let people catch up and to make sure they make any turns.
We’ll start by climbing the Triunfo Canyon trail for 0.9 miles. Those that want the “Even easier” route will make a left, and after 50 feet, turn right at the fire road dead end and continue for 0.9 miles to a staircase on the right, where they can wait for the rest of us.
The rest will continue for 0.35 miles, where we’ll hit a plateau. We’ll stop there and regroup, taking in the views.
Those that want to take the “Easy option” will go left for 0.2 miles and 110′ gain to the social event spot.
The rest of us will continue onto the Los Robles trail, a fire road, for another 1.25 miles, at which point we’ll come to a junction heading down.
We’ll head down and then up, the Whitehorse Canyon trail for 1 mile, then make a left onto the Conejo Crest Trail. We’ll follow that trail for 3/4 mile to a set of stairs and a bench. There, we’ll have a snack and beverage share social event for 30 – 60 minutes before heading down the last mile back to our cars.
Returning, we’ll go down the Brookview trail for 0.2 miles, making a left when we can, going about 100 feet before turning right at a dead end, and taking the Triunfo Canyon trail back down the way we came.
The Hike
Distance: 5.25 miles / 2.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 1000′ / 700′
Difficulty: Intermediate / Easy Intermediate
Pace: 2.0 mph
Dogs: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Drinking Fountains: Yes
Parking: Free at the trail head.
Trail: Varied. Good condition.
What to Bring:
Snacks and/or beverages to share
2 liters of water.
Hiking shoes preferred, but athletic shoes will be OK.
Flashlight or headlamp.
Directions
Triunfo Community Park
1869 Tamarack St.
Westlake Village, CA91361
From Simi Valley:
CA-118 west to CA-23 south
CA-23 south for 7.4 miles
US-101 east/south for 1.5 miles, exit Hampshire Rd.
Right on Hampshire Rd. south for 1/2 mile
Right on Triunfo Canyon Rd. for 1/2 mile
Right on Tamarack St. for 1000′ to dead end.
Left into parking lot.
From the East:
US-101 west/north, exit Westlake Blvd.
Left on S. Westlake Blvd. for 1 mile
Right on Triunfo Canyon Rd. for 1/2 mile
Left on Tamarack St. for 1000′ to dead end.
Left into parking lot.
FAQ
Hiking Plus Page Links
Disclaimer / Release of Liability

EBIKE RIDE - SANTA CLARITA BIKE PATHS
2026-01-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Ventura City Hall – upper parking lot, 501 Poli St Ventura, CA 93002, Ventura, CA, US
This is a redo of our first E-bike ride in Santa Clarita on May 14, 2021 – when we were still doing the rides as Calabasas Day Hikers.
The route will be primarily along the Santa Clara River and San Francisquito Creek. These are really beautiful and well maintained bike trails. The ride should be a mixture of biking trails and some road riding. It won’t be a race as we’re out there to just enjoy the day.
Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube or tire slime.
MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME:
10:00 am in parking lot near restrooms in Valencia Heritage Park.
PARKING FEE: None
ROUTE:
DISTANCE: 22 miles.
ELEVATION GAIN: 669′
LUNCH: (<-Click) Thai Dishes Valencia
23328 Valencia Blvd, Valencia, CA 91355
(lunch will be after the ride)
THE PACE: No faster than the slowest biker in the group
DURATION: 4 hours including lunch
LEVEL: Beginning Ebiker
TERRAIN: Dedicated bike paths and street bike paths
RESTROOMS: At the beginning and end.
MY CELL # IS: 818-307-6460
PLEASE make sure your bike is in working order before attending.
DISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride
By participating in this ride—or any event organized by the “E Biking LA County and Beyond Meetup Group” —YOU (all riders, event attendees) voluntarily assume all risks associated with outdoor activity, including but not limited to injury, illness, equipment failure, road hazards, weather and possible vehicle/bike — bike/bike — accidents and/or death.
You agree to release the leaders, the organizer, from any and all liability, claims, or demands arising from participation.
The leaders for the “E Biking LA County and Beyond Meetup Group” are not a certified outdoor, fitness or biking guide, and you are solely responsible for your personal safety and preparedness.

Potrero Rd./Roller Coaster Ride to Angel Vista - Intermediate
2026-01-07 16:00 - 18:00 | 1369 Potrero Rd, 1369 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, Ca, 91361, US
Please bring a flashlight or headlamp.
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Our usual conditions and restrictions apply for your safety and ours:

Don’t show up unless you’re shown on the “Attending” list
Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away
No “Plus Ones” on this hike
No dogs on this or any other Weekday Trailblazers hike
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

We’ll take a little roller coaster hiking trip to enjoy the Island views from the Angel Vista picnic area. This hike starts just a half mile up the road from the Boney trailhead going toward Hidden Valley. The Park Ranger closes the gate at 4 p.m., so please park on either side of the street along side of Potrero Rd.
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A nice moderately strenuous 4 1/2+ miles OAB with an elevation gain/loss of 1300 ft. and open space views of the Conejo Valley, Hidden Valley, and the Pacific Ocean/ Channel Islands. We will stop at the Angel Vista rest stop/ picnic area to enjoy the views, take in a snack before heading back to the parking area. Hope you can join me!
Essentials:
Please wear – brush-resistant pants/shorts , one or more wicking shirts appropriate to the temperature, comfortable hiking shoes or light boots, your favorite undergarments and accessories, and a light backpack.
Please bring – at least two liters of water, snacks, an extra layer of clothing, a charged cell phone, identification, a headlamp, a small first-aid kit, bug repellant and sunscreen, a waterproof shell if rain is forecast, and any medications or anything else you might need on the trail.
Parking:
Free off-street parking is available on Potrero Road. Be careful of crossing Potrero Rd. if you don’t park on the same side as the TH.
Please do not leave anything of value in your car, at this or any other trailhead.
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:
The hike host is a volunteer and not responsible for the group. Safety should be a priority for everyone in the group. Please treat this meet-up as hiking with a group of friends. If you become fatigued and unable to continue the hike, it is expected you will advise the hike host of this and return to our starting point on your own. If you are able to proceed, it is expected that you will maintain line of sight with other members of the group at all times and help to promote the group’s safety and fitness goals.
Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.
If you choose to sign up for this or any Weekday Trailblazers Meetup event, you are releasing the Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
Hope you can join me.
Linda
Cell: 818-523-8719

Stairhike: Return to Blue Heaven #3 - 3 mi, 1.5 hours
2026-01-08 18:30 - 20:00 | 2300 Silver Lake Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90039 United States, Silver Lake Boulevard 2300, Los Angeles, CA, 90039, United States
Come explore the hills of north Silver Lake, where the vast Ivanhoe and Silver Lake reservoirs reflect the heavenly blue sky beneath Dodger Stadium and surroundings. This urban hike winds through stairs, streets, and sidewalks over two Silver Lake hills. The hike covers a range of local topics including the history of water, infrastructure, protected habitat, mid-century modern architecture, movie studios, immigration and LGBTQ history. Conversation will again focus on the Dodgers, who had the lowest batting average, .203, for a winning World Series team since when? and who was the winning team for that World Series and who were their opponents?
The two hills are each a 600-700 foot elevation gain on stairs for a combined total gain of 1,200 feet. The hike starts at the Silver Lake Meadows, just across the street from the Neutra VDL House at 2300 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039. There is free street parking along Silver Lake Boulevard across from the reservoir and on Armstrong Avenue, off of Silver Lake Blvd. The best option is to find parking on the east side of Silver Lake Boulevard before you reach 2300 Silver Lake Boulevard. Cross at the cross walk with a traffic light in front of the VDL House. Bring at least 1 liter of water and any snacks to eat while hiking. Also, bring a headlamp or other light source. Wear sneakers, trail runners or hiking boots with grippy soles. You can bring well behaved dogs on leash.
There are no restrooms at Silver Lake Meadows. The closest restrooms are located on Glendale Boulevard at Starbucks (2560 Glendale), Astro Diner (2300 Fletcher), Gingergrass (2396 Glendale) and Red Lion Tavern (2366 Glendale). The Silver Lake Recreation Center and The Silver Lake Branch Library are closed in the evenings.

SPECIAL HISTORICAL HIKE TO THE ST. FRANCIS DAM DISASTER NATIONAL MEMORIAL SITE
2026-01-10 08:45 - 11:45 | San Francisquito Canyon Road, San Francisquito Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA, US
Due to the inclement weather over the past few days, the forest is currently closed. As a result, we will need to postpone our hike.
We are tentatively planning to reschedule for January 10, pending the Forest Service reopening the area and favorable weather conditions We’ll provide an update as we get closer and have more clarity.
Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe.
Historical Hike above and through the ruins of the St. Francis Dam:
This hike will go up above the powerhouse, where people will have a chance to stand on a metal bridge above the pennstocks, and if water is propelling through the pennstocks, they will feel a pretty good hearty shake coming from the pennstocks….sometimes they may even hear a rock bouncing through the pipes.
The hike will then begin, up above the dam site, giving hikers an aerial view. Once we cross the river, we will be able to walk on the foundation of the dam and the area that was blown up after the dam failure. Then we will enjoy the tour of the actual dam site up close, and see a natural BOG. Shoes should be the best gripping hiking boots that you have. Mileage is approx. 7.5 miles. Hiking sticks are highly recommended. You will be making your way up wooden stairs that were damaged by the flood. There is exposed metal and broken stairs left behind by nearly 200′ of water overhead. Hiking Poles will be extremely helpful.
Please listen to your leader who will point out areas that are not safe. She will point to eroded areas, places on the bridge that we will cross that are not safe, and potential hazards along the way.

clothing to wear: old loose clothing, hiking boots or shoes with gripping soles, hat/hiking sticks are mandatory.
Please bring lunch. We will have a lunch break.

Directions: Take the I-5 freeway north. Exit Newhall Ranch Road, turn right.
Turn right on Copperhill Road
Stay on Copperhill until you get to San Francisquito Road. Turn Left. Meet Dianne on the shoulder on the right side as soon as you turn on to San Francisquito Road.
While driving once we leave the meeting spot, Be careful on this road…it is a dangerous road where people speed and take chances, and do dangerous passing of other cars.
Don’t be a statistic
FYI: Powerhouse 2 Address:
32400 San Francisquito Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
If you are late, you might try to catch up with us here.
1) Just beyond the powerhouse, there will be a turnout with K-rails. This is the lower entrance to the dam site. This is where late comers MIGHT be able to catch up with us.Do NOT go past the stop sign. If you reach the stop sign, you will have gone too far.
Directions…..take McBean Parkway all the way north to Copper Hill Road. Turn right. Turn left at San Francisquito Road. Dianne will meet you at the right side of the road, and we will carpool to the bottom of the dam site entrance. We will make one quick stop at the Power House 2 turnout. DO NOT PULL INTO THE PARKING LOT FOR POWER HOUSE
Alternate directions:
Take the I-5 freeway north. Exit Newhall Ranch Road/Copper Hill, turn right.
Stay on Copperhill until you get to San Francisquito Road. Turn Left
Find Dianne on the right side of the road in the pull out area. There should be other cars there. Be prompt.
Once we leave the meeting spot, please be careful on this road…it is a dangerous road where people speed and take chances/ pass when it’s not safe, and speed. Many deaths occur on this road.
Don’t be a statistic, be safe
CELL SERVICE: There is NONE. Once you return to Copper Hill Road, you will most likely have your service restored.
NOTE:.Mulholland built 19 dams in the Los Angeles area, and this is the only one that failed. GEOLOGY is why it failed. Geology was not even a science in 1920s….and when it was talked about, people scoffed at the idea…..a rock is a rock……and yet the remaining 18 dams that Mulholland built in L.A. still stand.
Don’t be a statistic, be safe
CELL SERVICE: There is NONE. Once you return to Copper Hill Road, you will most likely have your service restored.
Powerhouse 2 Address Just for your info. We will park near the powerhouse, NOT INSIDE THEIR GATE:
32400 San Francisquito Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
Dianne Hellrigel
QUESTIONS: zuliebear@aol.com

Fryman - Franklin Foray
2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Wilacre Park Main Entrance, 3493 Laurel Canyon Blvd,, Los Angeles, CA, 91604, US
NEW DATE
Beginning the hike at the U-Vanu Trail on Viewcrest Drive immediately gives the outing a quieter, more residential feel than the main Fryman Canyon entrances. The trail slips gently away from the street and begins a steady climb through chaparral and low brush, with filtered views back toward the San Fernando Valley opening up as you gain elevation. It feels calm and local at first, as if you’ve discovered a back door into the hills.
As the U-Vanu Trail rises, the terrain becomes more open and sunlit, and the path connects naturally into the broader Fryman Canyon trail network. Here the hike takes on a more energetic rhythm, with wider fire roads, airy ridgelines, and expansive views that contrast with the tucked-away feel of the trailhead. This section delivers the classic Fryman experience: steady climbing, open skies, and a sense of space above the city.
Near Mulholland Drive, the route crests the ridge and transitions toward Franklin Canyon. Crossing over, the landscape changes quickly—oak and sycamore trees replace scrub, the trail narrows, and the air cools as you descend. The shift from Fryman’s exposed hills to Franklin’s shaded canyon feels dramatic and refreshing.
A brief stop at the TreePeople exhibits adds a thoughtful pause, offering insight into local ecology, water conservation, and the relationship between these canyons and Los Angeles. Deeper in Franklin Canyon, the trail meanders past creek beds and historic stone features to the Franklin Canyon Reservoir, where wildlife and still water create a peaceful midpoint.
The hike concludes by climbing back out of Franklin Canyon and returning to Fryman Canyon, eventually reconnecting with the U-Vanu route. The final stretch restores the views and sunlight, completing a satisfying loop that blends neighborhood access, open ridgelines, shaded canyon trails, and a full-circle return to Viewcrest Drive.
Hike is about 5.5 miles with appx 1,300 feet total ascent and rated MEDIUM. See the HWD Hike Rating Guide
DIRECTIONS
Park in the Wilacre Park parking lot (this is the main lot and trail head). Overflow parking can be found on Laurel Terrace Dr (west of Laurel Canyon Blvd),

Hike at Bommer Ridge into Laguna Coast Wilderness - Loop
2026-01-11 07:30 - 09:30 | Crystal Cove SP/Laguna Coast – Ridge Park Entrance (map), Ridge Park Rd & E Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA, 92657, US
The total distance for this hike is 4.5 miles with about 650 ft. of elevation gain. There are great mountain and ocean views along the ridge.
We are going to start on Bommer Ridge Trail and take this to Lizard Trail. We will go down that and loop back up to Bommer via Upper Laurel.
Parking is free on the street coming through this entrance.
Link to Google Maps:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pacific+Ridge+Trailhead/@33.6058217,-117.8038299,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dce71c010911c1:0x3fbfbafb7fbf23cd!8m2!3d33.6058173!4d-117.8016359
Here is a map just for Crystal Cove: http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/644/files/ccsp_map_trail_distance_box.pdf
Dogs are not allowed on these trails.

Hawk Canyon lollipop - Potluck hike
2026-01-11 15:00 - 18:30 | Conejo Canyons Trail Head, 2010 Conejo Center Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91320, US
4.2 miles, 700′ gain, easy-intermediate.
Easier option: 2.7 miles, 500′ gain, fit beginner.
This is a pot-luck hike. We’ll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so please bring food and drink to share, and any utensils your items might require. You may wish to bring your own cup, plate, and utensils in case there aren’t any.
We start at Conejo Canyons Trail Head:
2010 Conejo Center Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320.
We’ll hike downhill from the trailhead for 0.6 miles.
For the regular route, we’ll turn left and continue uphill for 0.6 miles on the Western Plateau trail and follow the fire road around to the right at the top, then mostly flat for about a mile, then dropping for another 1/2 mile.
At the bottom and when coming to a junction, turn right onto Hawk Canyon. Our picnic spot is 1/4 mile up Hawk Canyon at the table under the trees.
For the easier option, instead of turning left at the first junction, we’ll turn right. After 0.6 miles, the picnic area will be on the left.
After the potluck, we’ll continue up Hawk Canyon in our clockwise loop for 0.6 mile where the trail ends back at the Western Plateau trail. Take a left up the hill back to Conejo Center Dr. For those that came on the easier option, it’s a return the way you came.
** If you plan on leaving before the group, please familiarize yourself with the planned route, which can be accessed by clicking on the below link:
The Hike
Distance: 4.2 miles / 2.7 miles
Gain: 700′ / 500′
Distribution: Well distributed.
Difficulty: Easy Intermediate / Fit Beginner
Shape: Lollipop.
Pace: 2.0 mph.
Trail Type: Fire road and single track.
Trail Variations: Rolling stroll and ramp.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Dogs: Dogs must be kept on leash and away from the picnic table.
Restrooms: No
Drinking Fountains: No.
Parking: Free
What to bring
1 liter of water for every 3 miles.
Snacks and/or beverages to share
Hiking shoes preferred, but athletic shoes will be OK.
Flashlight or headlamp.
Sunscreen and/or hat as needed.
Insect repellent (optional).
Hosting
Route: The host knows the route. A pic of the route has been posted as part of this description.
Navigation: Host memory, enhanced by GPS navigation as needed.
Hike type: Social.
We won’t be hiking at a fast pace because this is a social hike, not a conditioning hike. There is nothing wrong with stopping, even if it means every 50 steps.
Stops
The host may designate stopping points to let others catch up. This hike will include an extended stop for a snack and beverage share at the half way point. There may not always be a sweeper designated to be the last hiker.
Each hiker is responsible for knowing their capability, only attending events where they are able to sustain the described pace, for keeping up with the group sufficiently enough to make the turns and not get left behind, and for making sure the host is notified if they are going to split from the group.
Group separation
Sometimes hikers wish to move significantly ahead and not wait at designated stopping points. Please let the host know. They are on their own regarding route and navigation.
Directions
Conejo Canyons Trail Head
2010 Conejo Center Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
US-101, exit Ventu Park Rd, North.
Ventu Park Rd. North for 1 mile.
Right on Rancho Conejo Blvd., 1.3 miles.
Left on Conejo Center Dr.
FAQ
Hiking Plus Page Links
Disclaimer / Release of Liability

44 Beautiful Coastal miles - E biking
2026-01-12 09:30 - 15:30 | Will Rogers State Beach, Pacific Coast Highway & Temescal Canyon Road, Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272, US
A round trip on the entirety of the Marvin Braude Bike Path for a total of 44 miles.
DETAILS:
ROUTE:
BIKE RIDE DESCRIPTION:
This E_Bike ride will be on the Marvin Braude Bike Trail (aka the beach bike path). This beautiful bike path will take us along the beach to Torrance Beach, that little sliver of beach just south of Redondo. The street riding portion of this is minimal, the rest of the time, you’re on a bike path away from car traffic.
It won’t be a race as we’re out there to just enjoy the day and so we’ll probably stop to watch dolphins, take pictures, get some lunch and probably stop for ice cream or other snacks near the end.
Along the way, we’ll pass by Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, LAX (at the beach), El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach.
Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube and some sunscreen. Also make sure your battery will last for 44 miles.
MEETUP LOCATION (<-click here) AND TIME:
9:30 am at Will Rogers State Beach – intersection of Temescal Canyon and Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades, CA
PARKING FEE: There is paid parking at Temescal and PCH and you can also park on Temescal Canyon for free and ride down to the starting point.
DISTANCE: 44 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 551
LUNCH:
We’ll dine at CAPTAIN KIDD’S FISH MARKET & RESTAURANT (https://www.captainkidds.com/) In Redondo Beach.
THE PACE: No faster than the slowest biker.
DURATION: Around 6 hours
LEVEL: Advanced Beginner capable of at least 12 MPH
TERRAIN: Mostly bike path
MY CELL # IS: 818-307-6460
MAP PROBLEMS? In case you are having trouble bringing up the maps for the Initial meetup location, here are coordinates that you can enter into google maps to get those locations:
Initial meetup location: 34°02’07.8″N 118°32’10.5″W
PLEASE make sure your bike is in working order before attending.
DISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride
By participating in this ride—or any event organized by the “E Biking LA County and Beyond Meetup Group” —YOU (all riders, event attendees) voluntarily assume all risks associated with outdoor activity, including but not limited to injury, illness, equipment failure, road hazards, weather and possible vehicle/bike — bike/bike — accidents and/or death.
You agree to release the leaders, the organizer, from any and all liability, claims, or demands arising from participation.
The leaders for the “E Biking LA County and Beyond Meetup Group” are not a certified outdoor, fitness or biking guide, and you are solely responsible for your personal safety and preparedness.

Serra Cross at Grant Park to Ventura Pier Loop ~ Gentler Intermediate
2026-01-13 09:00 - 11:30 | Ventura Downtown Parking 🅿️, 555 E Santa Clara St,, Ventura, CA, 93001, US
This hike will start at Brakey Rd (which is parallel with the Ventura Botanical Gardens) near the parking lot. Then, we will gradually hike up to the top of the hill behind the Serra Cross at Grant Park, which sits above Ventura (just above City Hall). Then, we’ll hike down to the Serra Cross and zigzag down to Ventura Pier through Ferro Dr. and back to our cars.
Here you have nothing, and everything — the whisper of eucalyptus trees, and one of the finest panoramic seascape sunset views in the world. Below you the buildings of a toy town, and beyond, the Pacific, broken only by the rise of Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands. Some views just plain make you glad you’re here. No place better for a sunset.
https://visitventuraca.com/business/serra-cross-park-at-grant-park/
It’s about 5-6 miles with approximately 600-700’ elevation gain.
Directions:
From 101 northbound, exit on California St. Then, turn right onto E Thompson Blvd. and turn left onto S Chestnut St. And, turn left onto E Santa Clara St. The parking lot is on the immediate right.
Please review the guidelines (link to the guidelines) to join our hikes.
Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:

Don’t show up unless you’re shown on the “Attending” list.
Plan on completing the entire hike at a moderate pace.

DISCLAIMER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY – PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY
The hike host is a volunteer and not responsible for the group. Safety should be a priority for everyone in the group. Please treat this meet-up as hiking with a group of friends. If you become fatigued and unable to continue the hike, it is expected you will advise the hike host of this and return to our starting point on your own. If you are able to proceed, it is expected that you will maintain line of sight with other members of the group at all times and help to promote the group’s safety and fitness goals.
Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers and hosts are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.
If you choose to sign up for this or any Weekday Trailblazers Meetup event, you are releasing the Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group, its organizers, and hosts from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Sorry, we don’t allow “Plus-Ones” on our hikes. Please join the group, then sign up for a hike.

Waterfall!!! Newton Canyon to Trancas Canyon on the Backbone Trail
2026-01-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Newton Canyon Trailhead, 1600 South Kanan Dume Road, Malibu, CA, 90265, US
I love that this description is our standard dry days one….this time, we should see multiple falls and especially Upper Zuma Falls! Yay! We’ll detour down there as an option on the return.
From the Kanan Rd trailhead, we’ll jump on the Backbone Trail headed west, crossing over Zuma Ridge Motorway toward Trancas Canyon. On our way there, we’ll cross a stream (haha), pass under an oak canopy (a little, anyway), and come out into an opening. At the opening, look toward the sandstone formations in the distance, and you’ll see Upper Newton Falls spilling (ah, those were the days) through them like a ribbon.
This is an out and back hike for a total of 8 miles, with 1475′ total elevation gain. A little shade, a lot of sun, all single track – prepare accordingly. The wounded and friends can turn around earlier….and the intrepid distance runners can go further….
Directions:
From the 101, go south (toward beaches) on Kanan Road about 8 miles to just before the third tunnel (T1). The parking lot is on the right.
From Pacific Coast Highway, go north on Kanan Dume Road about 4 miles and make a left turn into the parking lot immediately after going through the first tunnel.
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:
The hike host is a volunteer and not responsible for the group. Safety should be a priority for everyone in the group. Please treat this meet-up as hiking with a group of friends. If you become fatigued and unable to continue the hike, it is expected you will advise the hike host of this and return to our starting point on your own. If you are able to proceed, it is expected that you will maintain line of sight with other members of the group at all times and help to promote the group’s safety and fitness goals.
Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.
If you choose to sign up for this or any Weekday Trailblazers Meetup event, you are releasing the Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group, its organizers, and sponsors from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. You agree that you can navigate back to your transportation by yourself, and agree to do so if you fall behind and lose track of the main body of hikers.
By now you should know the guidelines to participate in our morning hikes. Please review them before you sign up for the hike. And just in case, here are some highlights and a https://www.meetup.com/The-Weekday-Trailblazers/about/[link to the guidelines](https://www.meetup.com/The-Weekday-Trailblazers/about/).
Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:

Don’t show up unless you’re on the “Attending” list
Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away
No “Plus Ones” on this hike
Plan on completing the entire hike or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level.
No dogs on this hike
Bring ample hydration
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by an adult

Hill Canyon - Hawk Lollipop - Easy Intermediate, beginner option
2026-01-13 18:00 - 21:30 | Hill Canyon Trailhead, 10241 Hill Canyon Road, Camarillo, CA, US
5.3 miles, 600′ gain, Easy-Intermediate
2.5 miles, 100′ gain, Beginner
We start by crossing a bridge into a wooded area and continue down a relatively flat path alongside a stream. After about a mile, we’ll come to a junction.
For those that want the full hike, we’ll turn right and complete a 3 mile loop with 500′ of gain, stopping just before the end of the loop for a social event at the picnic table on the left, where we’ll share snacks and beverages for about 60 minutes.
Easier Option.
For those that want to keep it beginner, don’t turn right at the junction and continue for 1/4 mile and no gain. That same picnic table will be on the right.
Return.
Continue the loop for 1/4 mile, then a relatively flat walk back for about a mile. For those that took the easy option, that same return is the way we came.
Hike Distance: 5.3 miles, Beginner option is 2.5 miles.
Gain: 600′, Beginner option is 100′.
Distribution: Most of the incline is concentrated in the second quarter.
Difficulty: Easy Intermediate/Easier option is beginner.
Shape: Lollipop.
Pace: approx. 2.0 mph.
Trail Type: Fire road.
Trail Variations: The first mile is mostly flat.
All of the trail is well groomed and not rugged.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Dogs: Yes.
Restrooms: Yes, at trailhead
Drinking Fountains: No.
Parking: Free in lot next to trail head.
What to bring:
1 liter of water for every 3 miles.
Hiking shoes/boots. Not required, but recommended.
Flashlight or headlamp.
Sunscreen and/or hat as needed.
Snacks and/or beverages to share
Hosting
Route: The host knows the route. Click the link to see it.
Navigation: Host memory, enhanced by GPS navigation as needed.
Hike type: Social.
We won’t be hiking at a fast pace because this is a social hike, not a conditioning hike. There is nothing wrong with stopping, even if it means every 50 steps.
Interesting Notes
Here are a couple plants you are sure to see on this hike:
Wild Oats
The mature seed of the plant is used as a cereal grain. All oats have edible seeds, although they are small and hard to harvest in most species. Oats are hard to tell apart from weedy relatives, so the term “sowing wild oats” came to be used to describe unprofitable activities and destructive sexual liaisons of an unmarried young male that could result in children being born out of wedlock.
Red Brome
Grass like with thorny appearing tops. A sub-species of foxtail chess. Can lead to flash fires. Winter fires don’t kill the seeds.
Directions:
Hill Canyon Trailhead
10241 Hill Canyon Road (address is before trailhead, continue to gravel lot on left)
Santa Rosa Valley, CA 93012
Coordinates of trailhead: 34.226495, -118.930374
From CA-118:
CA-118 west to CA-23 south.
Exit 19 Tierra Rejada Rd., turn right (west) for 0.5 miles
Left (south) on Moorpark Rd. for 1.4 miles.
Right on Santa Rosa Rd. for 3.7 miles.
Left on Hill Canyon Rd. for 0.6 miles.
Parking in gravel lot on left.
From CA-101 (from Camarillo and farther west):
Exit Santa Rosa Rd. north for 4.9 miles.
Turn right (south) on Hill Canyon Rd. for 0.6 miles.
Parking in gravel lot on left.
From CA-23 and CA-101 (from Thousand Oaks):
North on CA-12 for 3.1 miles.
Exit 16 Sunset Hills Blvd. and left (west) for 0.9 miles.
Left (west) on E. Olsen Rd. for 0.8 miles.
Right (north) on N. Moorpark Rd. for 1.9 miles.
Continue on Santa Rosa Rd. west for 3.7 miles.
Turn left (south) on Hill Canyon Rd. for 0.6 miles.
Parking in gravel lot on left.
Parking can be very tight because it is also popular with bicyclists. Car pooling suggested, because it would be sad for someone to not be able to hike because there isn’t any place to park.
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BIKE RIDE - Lake Balboa to Burbank and back
2026-01-14 09:30 - 14:30 | Mission Park, E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93001, US
BIKE RIDE FROM LAKE BALBOA TO BURBANK AND BACK
This is an easy event for a change which has very little elevation gain with a great place to have breakfast or lunch along the way.
The Orange Line bikeway runs along the Orange Line in the San Fernando Valley. We’ll be starting at the Swan Boat Rental Parking lot at Lake Balboa and head out to Valley College. From there, we get onto Chandler Blvd and eastward. Then we continue until we hit the Burbank bike path and take it to its eastern end. Along the way back, we will stop to eat at the Coral Cafe in Burbank. The food there is worth the trip alone.
Note that on Chandler Blvd, you will be riding in a bike lane on the road and not on a bike path. There is also about a 1 mile detour between the Sepulveda and Van Nuys stations due to construction.
Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube.
ROUTE:
MEETUP TIME: 9:30 AM
EXACT LOCATION: Swan Boat Rental Parking Lot at Lake Balboa
MEETUP DIRECTIONS FROM 101: Head north on Balboa Blvd. After Burbank Blvd, there will eventually be a right turn that takes you into Balboa Park. Follow that and the road will turn left, crossing a small creek and sending you northward. At the next stop sign, turn into the Swan Boat Rental parking lot.
RESTROOMS: Yes, at our meetup location and at the restaurant
PARKING FEE: It’s FREE!
DISTANCE: 28 miles round trip
DURATION: 5 hours
ELEVATION GAIN: 300′
BIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A paved two lane bike path and a bike lane on Chandler Blvd. Street riding on the one mile detour.
THE PACE: 11 MPH on up
LEVEL: Advanced Beginner on up
MY CELL # IS: 818-307-6460
PLEASE make sure your bike is in working order before attending.
DISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride
By participating in this ride—or any event organized by the “E Biking LA County and Beyond Meetup Group” —YOU (all riders, event attendees) voluntarily assume all risks associated with outdoor activity, including but not limited to injury, illness, equipment failure, road hazards, weather and possible vehicle/bike — bike/bike — accidents and/or death.
You agree to release the leaders, the organizer, from any and all liability, claims, or demands arising from participation.
The leaders for the “E Biking LA County and Beyond Meetup Group” are not a certified outdoor, fitness or biking guide, and you are solely responsible for your personal safety and preparedness.
